- (1982- ). Active on Broadway in the following productions:
- His off-Broadway work includes the score to the musical "Phantom", his "American Cantata" commissioned by The Kennedy Center for the American Symphony Orchestra, and his song cycle "December Songs", commissioned by Carnegie Hall.
- (1989) Stage Play: Grand Hotel. Musical/drama. Book by Luther Davis. Music by Bob Wright [credited as Robert Wright] and George Forrest. Lyrics by Robert Wright [credited as Robert Wright] and Chet Forrest [credited as George Forrest]. Additional music by Maury Yeston and Wally Harper. Additional lyrics by Maury Yeston. Based on "Grand Hotel" by Vicki Baum. By arrangement with the owner of the motion picture "Grand Hotel," Turner Entertainment Co. Music orchestrated by Peter Matz. Musical and Vocal Direction by Jack Lee. Incidental French dialogue: Michel Moinot. Choreographed by Tommy Tune. Directed by Tommy Tune. Martin Beck Theatre (moved to The George Gershwin Theatre from 3 Mar 1992- close): 12 Nov 1989- 25 Apr 1992 (1017 performances + 31 previews that began on 16 Oct 1989). Cast: Karen Akers (as "Raffaela, the Confidante"), Jennifer Lee Andrews (as "Hildegarde Bratts, Telephone Operator/Trudie, the maid"), David Carroll (as "Felix Von Gaigern, the Baron") [final Broadway role], Keith Crowningshield (as "Kurt Krönenberg, Bellboy"), Gerrit de Beer (as "Hanns Bittner, Bellboy"), Pierre Dulaine (as "The Gigolo"), David Elledge (as "Werner Holst, Scullery Worker"), Ben George (as "The Chauffeur"), Henry Grossman (as "Ernst Schmidt, Scullery Worker"), Rex D. Hays (as "Rohna, the Grand Concierge"), Suzanne Henderson (as "Sigfriede Holzhiem, Telephone Operator/The Hotel Courtesan"), David Jackson (as "One of The Jimmys"), Mitchell Jason (as "Sandor, the Impressario"), Ken Jennings (as "Georg Strunk, Bellboy"), J.J. Jepson (as "Willibald, Bellboy captain"), Timothy Jerome (as "General Director Preysing, Saxonia Mills"), Michael Jeter (as "Otto Kringelein, the Bookkeeper"), Jane Krakowski (as "Flaemmchen, the Typist"), Charles Mandracchia (as "The Doorman"), Yvonne Marceau (as "The Countess"), Michel Moinot (as "Witt, the Company Manager"), Liliane Montevecchi (as "Elizaveta Grushinskaya, the Ballerina"), Kathi Moss (as "Madame Peepee"), Lynnette Perry (as "Wolfe Bratts, Telephone Operator"), Hal Robinson (as "Zinnowitz, the Lawyer"), William Ryall (as "Franz Kohl, Scullery Worker/The Detective"), Bob Stillman (as "Erik, Front Desk"), Danny Strayhorn (as "One of The Jimmys"), Walter Willison (as "Gunther Gustafsson, Scullery Worker"), John Wylie (as "Colonel Doctor Otternschlag"). Swings: Michael DeVries (as "Swing"), Niki Harris (as "Swing") and Glenn Turner (as "Swing"). Standbys: Mark Jacoby (as "Colonel Doctor Otternschlag/Felix Von Gaigern/General Director Preysing/Saxonia Mills") and Penny Worth (as "Elizaveta Grushinskaya/Madame Peepee/Raffaela"). Understudies: Gerrit de Beer (as "Sandor"), Michael DeVries (as "Erik/Zinnowitz"), Niki Harris (as "The Countess"), Ken Jennings (as "Witt"), J.J. Jepson (as "Otto Kringelein/The Gigolo"), Lynnette Perry (as "Flaemmchen"), William Ryall (as "Rohna/The Chauffeur") and Glenn Turner (as "One of The Jimmys"). Replacement actors during Martin Beck Theatre run: Brooks Almy (as "Madame Peepee"), Jerry Ball (as "Franz Kohl, Scullery Worker/The Detective"), Brent Barrett (as "Felix Von Gaigern, the Baron"), Caitlin Brown (as "Raffaela, the Confidante"), Michael-Demby Cain (as "One of The Jimmys"), Rene Ceballos (as "Elizaveta Grushinskaya, the Ballerina"), Cyd Charisse (as "Elizaveta Grushinskaya, the Ballerina") [Broadway debut], Valerie Cutko (as "Raffaela, the Confidante"), Debbie de Coudreaux (as "Raffaela, the Confidante"), Michael DeVries (as "General Director Preysing, Saxonia Mills"), George Dudley The Doorman"), Pascale Faye (as "The Countess"), Merwin Goldsmith (as "Zinnowitz, the Lawyer"), Mark Jacoby (as "Felix Von Gaigern, the Baron"), J.J. Jepson (as "Otto Kringelein, the Bookkeeper"), Delyse Lively-Mekka (as "Flaemmchen, the Typist/Tootsie/Wolfe Bratts, Telephone Operator"), Carlos Lopez (as "Kurt Krönenberg, Bellboy"), Edmund Lyndeck (as "Colonel Doctor Otternschlag") [during John Wylie's vacation], Lisa Merrill McCord (as "Hildegarde Bratts, Telephone Operator/Trudie, the maid"), Austin Pendleton (as "Otto Kringelein, the Bookkeeper"), Luis Perez (as "The Chauffeur"), Michael Piehl (as "Werner Holst, Scullery Worker"), Jill Powell (as "Hildegarde Bratts, Telephone Operator/Trudie, the maid"), Abe Ribald (as "The Detective"), John Schneider (as "Felix Von Gaigern, the Baron") [Broadway debut], Rex Smith (as "Felix Von Gaigern, the Baron"), Meg Tolin (as "Tootsie/Wolfe Bratts, Telephone Operator"), Walter Willison (as "Felix Von Gaigern, the Baron") (During John Schneider's vacation Nov 1991- Dec 1991], Greg Zerkle (as "Felix Von Gaigern, the Baron"), Chip Zien (as "Otto Kringelein, the Bookkeeper"). Standbys: Tina Paul (as "Elizaveta Grushinskaya"), Walter Willison (as "Felix Von Gaigern"). Understudy: Meg Tolin (as "Flaemmchen"). Replacement cast during George Gershwin Theatre run: Zina Bethune (as "Elizaveta Grushinskaya, the Ballerina"), Lynnette Perry (as "Flaemmchen, the Typist"). Produced by Martin Richards, Mary Lea Johnson, Sam Crothers, Sander Jacobs, Kenneth D. Greenblatt, Paramount Pictures Corporation and Jujamcyn Theaters (James H. Binger: Chairman. Rocco Landesman: President). Produced in association with Patty Grubman and Marvin A. Krauss. Associate Producer: Sandra Greenblatt, Martin R. Kaufman and Kim Poster.
- He also wrote the music and lyrics for the 1997 Broadway musical "Titanic" which won him Tony's for Best Score and Best Musical.
- (1998) His musical, "Grand Hotel," was performed at the Circle Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with John Simmons in the cast. Kevin Bellie was choreographer and Jon Steinhagen was musical director.
- (2002) His musical, "Nine: The Musical," was performed at the Circle Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Jeffrey Kelly (costume designer) in the crew.
- (2008) His musical, "Phantom," was performed at the Theatre at the Center in Chicago, Illinois with Johanna McKenzie Miller, Larry Adams, and Marilynn Bogetich in the cast.
- (1992) His musical, "Phantom," was performed at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Chicago, Illinois with Marilyn Bogetich, Dennis Kelly, Karen Leigh in the cast. The crew included Nick Venden (musical director), William B. Fosser (scenic designer), and William Pullinsi (director).
- (1997) His musical, "Phantom," was performed at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Chicago, Illinois with Karen Leigh, Larry Adams, Pamela Harden, and Marilynn Bogetich in the cast. Marc Robin was director.
- (2008) His musical, "Nine: The Musical," was performed at the Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Jeff Parker in the cast. The crew included Bill Morey (costume designer) and Eugene Dizon (musical director).
- (1982) Stage Play: Nine. Musical drama. Book by Arthur Kopit. Music by Maury Yeston. Lyrics by Maury Yeston. Adaptation from the Italian by Mario Fratti. Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick. Musical Director: Wally Harper. Choral composition and musical continuity by Maury Yeston. Choreographed by Thommie Walsh. Scenic Design by Lawrence Miller. Costume Design by William Ivey Long. Directed by Tommy Tune. 46th Street Theatre: 9 May 1982- 4 Feb 1984 (729 performances + 19 previews that began 22 Apr 1982). Cast: Raul Julia (as "Guido Contini"), Karen Akers (as "Luisa Contini") [Broadway debut], Shelly Burch, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Stephanie Necrophorus, Kate Dezina, Taina Elg, Liliane Montevecchi, Anita Morris, Kathi Moss, Camille Saviola, Evans Allen, Jeanie Bowers, Kim Criswell, Colleen Dodson, Lulu Downs (as "Gretchen von Krupf"), Louise Edeiken, Cameron Johann, Laura Kenyon, Linda Kerns, Nancy McCall, Cynthia Meryl, Rita Rehn (as "Renata"), Dee Etta Rowe, Jadrien Steele, Patrick Wilcox, Alaina Warren Zachary. Replacement actors: Eileen Barnett, Luisa Contini, Catherine Campbell (as "Renata"), Bert Convy [During Raul Julia's vacation] (as "Guido Contini") [from 10 Jan 1983- ?] [final Broadway role], Kim Criswell (as "Claudia"), Clare Fields (as "Our Lady of the Spa"), Sergio Franchi (as "Guido Contini") [from 9 May 1983- ?], Sott Grimes (as "Young Guido's Schoolmate"), Priscilla Lopez (as "Liliane La Fleur"), Maureen McGovern (as "Luisa Contini") [from 6 Dec 1982- ?], Beth McVey (as "Carla"), Rita Rehn (as "Stephanie Necrophorus"), Wanda Richert (as "Carla"), Barbara Stock (as "Claudia"), Barbara Walsh (as "Francesca"). Produced by Michel Stuart, Harvey J. Klaris, Roger S. Berlind, James M. Nederlander, Francine LeFrak and Kenneth D. Greenblatt. Associate Producer: Mark Beigelman. Produced in association with Shulamith, Michael N. Appell, Jerry Wexler and Michael Kleinman Productions. Note: Based on Fellini's classic film "8 1/2". "Nine" was revived in 2003 and won the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival.
- (1996) Arthur Kopit and his musical, "Nine," was performed at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre in London, England with Larry Lamb, Susannah Fellows, Clare Burt, Eleanor David, Dilys Laye, Sara Kestelman, and Jenny Galloway in the cast. David Leveaux was director.
- (2014-2015 Season) His musical, "Titanic," was performed at the Griffin Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois with Justin Adair in the cast. Scott Weinstein was director. Elizabeth Doran was music director. Rachel Sypniewski was costume designer.
- (1993) His musical, "Phantom," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Brad Little, Kim Lindsay, and Jay Stuart in the cast.
- (1992-1993 Season) His musical, "Phantom," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Richard White, Marie-Laurence Danvers, Patti Allison, Jack Dabdoub and Paul Schoeffler in the cast. Robert Johanson was director. Sharon Halley was choreographer. Michael Anania was scenic designer. F. Mitchell Dana was lighting designer. Gregg Barnes was costume designer.
- (1995-1996 Season) His musical, "Nine," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Paul Schoeffler, Glory Crampton, Lauren Kennedy, Judith McCauley, Judy McLane and Stephanie Pope in the cast. Robert Johanson was director. D.J. Salisbury was choreographer. Jim Coleman was musical director. Michael Anania was scenic designer. Tim Hunter was lighting designer. Gregg Barnes was costume designer.
- (July 1993) He was composer and lyricist for the musical, "Phantom," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine. Arthur Kopit wrote the book.
- (January 10 to February 28, 1999) He composed music and lyrics for the musical, "Titanic," at the Ahmamson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Richard Jones was director. Peter Stone wrote the book and story.
- (May 18, 1981) He was composer of title song and incidental music for Caryl Churchill's play, "Cloud 9," in association with Michel Kleinman productions at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York City with Jeffrey Jones (Clive/Edward in Act II); Zjelko Ivanek (Betty in Act I; Gerry); Don Amendolia (Joshua/Cathy); Concetta Tomei (Edward in Act I; Victoria) Veronica Castang (Maud/Lin); E. Katherine Kerr (Ellen/Mrs. S./Betty in Act II); and Nicolas Surovy (Harry Bagley/Martin) in the cast. Michel Stuart and Harvey J. Klaris were producers. Tommy Tune was director. Lawrence Miller was set designer. Michel Stuart and Gene London were costume designers. Marcia Madeira was lighting designer. Warren Hogan was sound designer.
- (December 13, 2016 to January 29, 2017) He was composer and lyricist for the musical, "Titanic," at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. Peter Stone wrote the story and book. Eric Schaeffer was artistic director and director.
- (April 2 to May 12, 2019) He was additional lyricist and composer for the musical, "Grand Hotel," at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia with Bobby Smith; Natascia Diaz; Kevin McAllister and Nick Elledge in the cast. Eric Schaeffer was artistic director and director. Luther Davis wrote the book. Robert Wright and George Forrest were composers and lyricists. Mike Blank, Michele and Ted Leber were sponsors.
- (February 10, 1993 to April 18, 1993) He was composer and lyricist for the musical, "Phantom," at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with Christopher Monteleone (Erik, Phantom); Rebecca Spencer (Christina Daae); Debra Bluford (Carlotta Cholet); Steve Frazier (Jean Claude); Dennis Kelly (Gerard Carriere); Dan Putnam (Ledoux); Don Richard (Alain Choulet); Edward Staudenmayer (Count Phillipe De Chandon) in the cast. The women's ensemble included Becky Barta; Lori Blalock; Jennifer Jones; Lindsey McKee; Carolanne Marano and Janet Renslow in the cast. The men's ensemble included Jay Cranford; Leslie Lankhorst; Stephen Todd Lange; Brian Miller; Phil Vitug and Parry Luellen in the cast. Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessy were artistic directors. Arthur Kopit was librettist. Gregory Hill was scenic designer. Philip William McKinley was director. Joe R. Fox III was associate producer. Vincent Scassellatti was costume designer. Randy B. Winder was lighting designer. Steven Bush was sound designer and audio engineer. Heather Loewenstein was properties designer. Blake Stevens was stage management. William Hartnett was special effects consultant. J. Kent Barnhart was orchestrations, music director and pianist. Paula Lynn was dance director. Anthony Edwards was additional pianist. Donna Heer and Mark Lowry were violinists. Susan Murphy played the flute. Tony La Pluma played the bass. Michael Middleton played the percussion. Keith Benhamin and Bryan Miller played the trumpet. Terry G. Walthall was technical director. Kent Stont was shop foreman. Carol Branson was resident technician.
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